ZP-Vane Type Inlet Device

Due to the gently curved nature of the vane surfaces and diffuser-type area changes within our proprietary ZP-Vane Type Inlet Device, the flow velocity reduces steadily from inlet to outlet; in turn, this lessens the potential for droplet shatter.

The ZP-Vane Type Inlet Device distributes the fluids evenly across the separator, to minimise mal-distribution effects which may lead to excessive liquid carryover in the demisting device, caused by a combination of localised elevated gas velocity levels and high liquid loading at the inlet face of the demisting device. Uniformity of the flow will also minimise any re-entrainment from the liquid surface, and minimise flow control problems.

Case Studies

Located 120 kilometers (70 miles) north of the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean Sea, the Bouri Offshore Field is a joint venture between Eni Oil and the National Oil Corporation of Libya. It is considered one of the largest producing oilfields in the Mediterranean and consists of Satellite Platform (DP3), Main Production Platform (DP4), - gas was flared at both - plus a permanently moored storage tanker (FSO).